The Fly [Adventures of the Fly]

In the late 1950s, Archie Comics launched a short-lived but memorable superhero series, The Fly, which ran for just six issues from 1959 to 1960. Crafted by the legendary team of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby—with additional art by Jack Davis and writing from Robert Bernstein—the book introduced a new kind of hero alongside recurring allies like Lancelot Strong and The Shield. Though brief, the series stands as a vibrant example of Simon and Kirby’s post-Captain America creativity, blending classic superhero tropes with the energetic, bold style that defined their work. Its compact run remains a fascinating footnote in Archie’s superhero era, showcasing a unique character who never quite got his due.